Vashon Pool Renovation Project

The Vashon Park District is seeking architectural and engineering professional services for a comprehensive pool renovation project on Vashon Island, Washington. The Request for Qualifications (RFQ) outlines a three-phase project that includes developing design alternatives and cost estimates, creating permit and construction documents, and providing project management for renovations to an existing public pool facility. Key deliverables include pool deck replacement, gutter system updates, pool liner replacement, pool house modifications, and potential desired upgrades such as a hot tub, water park features, solar panels, and a retractable roof system. The selection process will utilize a 100-point evaluation system, with points allocated as follows: project team experience (30 points), similar work samples (20 points), references (20 points), cost estimating experience (15 points), and permitting experience (15 points). Critical dates include the RFQ submission deadline of February 11, 2025, at 4:00 p.m., telephone interviews scheduled for February 18-20, 2025, and final selection on February 21, 2025. Phase 1 completion is targeted for August 29, 2025, with Phase 2 to be completed by December 31, 2025, and overall construction targeted for completion by July 2028.

The project budget ranges from $2.5 million to $3.5 million, inclusive of taxes and shipping, with funding contingent upon grant awards from the Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office and other potential sources. No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly mentioned in the documents. The initial contract will cover only Phase 1, with subsequent phases dependent on satisfactory completion and securing additional funding. A 2016 engineering service report estimated total construction costs of $2,032,241 for recommended improvements, with potential full replacement costs ranging from $3.6-4.1 million for an outdoor facility or $5.8-6.6 million for an indoor facility. The project will require the selected consultant to maintain specific insurance coverages, including $1,000,000 commercial general liability per occurrence, $1,000,000 automobile liability, and $1,000,000 professional liability insurance. The existing pool facility, constructed in 1975, requires significant upgrades to mechanical, electrical, and architectural systems, with a focus on improving infrastructure and potentially expanding community recreational capabilities.